While slugs managed to stage a massive revival a couple of years ago, it was just that: a revival. Slugs are nothing new to the world of airguns, with boxes…
Mike Morton
How to use a chronograph to calculate your airgun’s power
Q. I recently purchased an AirForceOne chronograph. I own a .22 rifle which I thought was a bit low on power. The seven shots I fired through the chronograph read…
Niksan Archero-S
Niksan Defence isn’t a name many airgun shooters in the UK will be too familiar with, but this company has been going for a very long time in its native…
How to maintain your air rifle stock
Ask someone to think about the features of an air rifle, then sidelevers, regulated actions and multi-shot magazines may well spring to mind. But none of these will be of…
Smith & Wesson Model 29
The Smith & Wesson Model 29 was introduced in 1955. It was chambered in .44 Magnum, a handgun cartridge that delivered greater muzzle velocity and energy than anything seen before,…
Air rifles in Scotland: this is the law you need to know
How to apply for a Scottish Air Weapon Certificate (AWC) If you own any currently licence-exempt airgun – sub-12ft/lb air rifle or sub-6ft/lb air pistol – you must apply to…
BSA Silver Star .22
I own up to having a bias in favour of domehead designs when it comes to lead pellets designed for sub-12 ft-lb air rifles. However, I’ve been forced to admit…
Crosman SBR
There’s a definite trend these days in favour of military repliguns with CO2 blowbacks. Most of the guns of this type that landed on my desk over the past couple…
Best airgun pellets – our list of tried and tested picks
We are supported by our audience. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Airguns are prima donnas when it comes to ammunition.…
Choosing a scope – 11 things you need to consider
While air rifles are certainly available with alternative sighting systems, notably open sights, it’s fair to say that the majority of shooters will be using a telescopic sight. But how…
Gas gun maintenance
Keep your gas gun in good order with regular maintenance and it will serve you well. Here’s how to do it. 1. Read The Manual The best way to deal…
Stoeger RX20 S3 Suppressor Combo
US gun-maker Stoeger headed across the Atlantic and landed in Europe when it created the RX20. This gas-ram has been developed and styled by Italian engineers, and that will be…
Winchester 4.5 Special
Like many of you, I love shooting BB-firing blowbacks, but there’s a place in my heart for CO2-powered revolvers, and that place only gets bigger when I find out that…
H&N Field Target Trophy Green pellet
For centuries, lead has been used to manufacture ammunition fired by both powder-burning firearms and airguns. Lead is relatively inexpensive, fairly easy to form, deforms well on impact and is…
QYS Pointed pellet
I admit it. I’ve never been a fan of pointed pellets. This type of pellet was developed specifically for hunting, the idea being that the sharp point provides maximum penetration…
Air Arms HFT500 PCP model: an air rifle that delivers both in field and target
The Air Arms HFT500 PCP has been designed and named after the precision sport of Hunter Field Target. Although Air Arms’ range spans the entire gamut of airgun shooting sports,…
What’s the difference between a gun and a rifle?
You hear people talk about airguns and air rifles but what actually is the difference between a gun and a rifle? Is there much? How do you qualify a gun…
Sureshot Optics SFP 2.5-15×32 SFIR
Sure Shot Airguns is well known for supplying a host of airguns, accessories and scopes from a variety of manufacturers, and while the company has had great success with the…
Buying your first air rifle – 20 questions you should ask yourself before you do
It’s all too easy to head to the range, pop into your local gun shop or even flick through the pages of Airgun Shooter and let yourself be seduced by…
Winchester Model 55RS and Model 55
Winchester made a name for itself back in the 1860s with its successful repeating lever-action rifles, and went on to create the equally iconic Model 70 bolt-action sporting rifle in…